One of the highlights of AUVSI's Xponential each year is getting to see major thought leaders in the industry. This morning's keynotes were no different: with the tagline "The Power of Progress." Hosted by Airbus' Travis Mason and introduced by AUVSI President Brian Wynne, the morning was about looking ahead. The tone was optimistic, with Wynne pointing out that an AUVSI … [Read more...] about AUVSI Xponential’s Kick Off Keynotes
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DJI and Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems Partner to Support Reno Drone Tests
As a designated FAA UAS Test Site, the city of Reno, Nevada is hosting a range of trials this year. DJI has partnered with the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) to support the safe exploration of drone technology in the area. DJI donates equipment to Reno UAS test program The DOT, FAA and NASA are all running programs in Reno this year. All are set to trial … [Read more...] about DJI and Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems Partner to Support Reno Drone Tests
Wing Becomes First Certified Air Carrier for Drones in the US
Wing, the Alphabet (Google) spin off, has quietly overtaken Amazon and other consumer drone delivery programs to be first to the finish line in the U.S. and around the globe. Earlier this month, Wing announced that the Australian government had given the company permission to move beyond their drone delivery trials to a fully functional, open for business, drone delivery … [Read more...] about Wing Becomes First Certified Air Carrier for Drones in the US
Commercial Drone Alliance Points Out the Major Flaw in FAA Proposals
News and Commentary. The comment period has closed on the FAA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on the Safe and Secure Operations of Small UAS, and the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems over people. Major manufacturers, community-based organizations, and industry associations have issued their comments … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Points Out the Major Flaw in FAA Proposals
A Drone Airline? Who Will Get the First Approval for Large Scale Drone Delivery in the U.S.?
This week, Google spin off Project Wing featured in two big pieces of news in the drone industry. First came the news that the company had won the approval of the Australian aviation authorities for their drone delivery program - something that Wing discussed in detail at last fall's Amsterdam Drone Week (you can read our article about the details of their program … [Read more...] about A Drone Airline? Who Will Get the First Approval for Large Scale Drone Delivery in the U.S.?
